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FA Discussion => Off Topic => Topic started by: Lithium on January 31, 2006, 10:56:51 pm

Title: Firefox No More?
Post by: Lithium on January 31, 2006, 10:56:51 pm
Could IE7 replace it? Check it out and see

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/IE/ie7/ie7betaredirect.mspx
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Styan on January 31, 2006, 11:05:52 pm
LMAO... ok so requires validation of your windows key... so i;ll have to do it on my notebook, cause you know I don't pirate anything at all... *rollseyes*

Hrmmm...

Tabbed Browsing... ok
Search Bar... seen that already
RSS Feeds... firefox already does it
Security Crap... nothin different...

the one thing that worries me about IE7 is that its Microsuck that coded it... no matter what they do, theres always loop holes in their code. (not that there isn't in firefox, but its less exploitable)

The only reason firefox would die from this, is because MS will bundle it with Windows Vista or whatever its called now...  

I'm happy with Firefox...
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Lithium on January 31, 2006, 11:21:27 pm
So far I am really enjoying it. The thing I always hated about Firefox is that certain websites with special tools require IE. Anyway if they keep the code clean it will be good stuff. Also noticed black text is like brownish kinda weird.
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Eroz on February 01, 2006, 12:29:39 am
The Open Source movement has started, Firefox might lose it traction in the world market but it won't die. And once a security hole is found and exploited and not fix for months by Microsoft.....
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Anonymous on February 01, 2006, 06:43:48 am
It's called competition, Firefox won't die from it ;)
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Lithium on February 01, 2006, 01:02:15 pm
When I posted this I didn't mean this to be a lets save FireFox thread. Obviously FireFox will not die. I posted this with the intentions that you should try IE7 and post your thoughts. So far I will be keeping IE7 over FireFox, time to move on.
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Anonymous on February 01, 2006, 02:16:26 pm
I'm anxious not to download any more IE pre-release stuff though Lith... what were your experiences?  What made it better than/equal to FF?  Is it buggy as hell?
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Anonymous on February 01, 2006, 02:36:38 pm
All i have to say is ACID2. Which both Browers fail at BUT IE7 fail far worse the Firefox. I'll stick to firefox for I have some plug-in i like.
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Lithium on February 01, 2006, 03:01:04 pm
IE7 is like a FF clone but it feels simplier. The favorites bar opens on the side in a folder format. It has a custimizable seach bar, tabbing, and a page authenticity validator to help stop spoof sites. It isn't buggy at all and it seems faster than FF. Like I said I hate the fact I can't do some stuff in FF that I can do in IE. Most specifically some streaming video and special design programs.
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Kosila on February 01, 2006, 10:02:08 pm
I kept telling everyone since last year that IE 7 will beat all browsers in the past. No one believed me :p

I'll try it out later tonight. I gotta go eat now!
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Anonymous on February 01, 2006, 10:58:47 pm
I'll wait until the final build comes out then I give a final verdit.
Title: EW! IE7 is gross
Post by: Kosila on February 06, 2006, 10:04:35 pm
EWWWWWWW!!! This is gross :p DUDE I was expecting something much better.

1. I can't move the "back" and "forward" buttons nor the address bar.
2. I can't get rid of the search box.
3. I can't move the "home" button up to the first line!!! It causes this HUGE top bar, which I HATE.
4. I can't get rid of the tabs (I usually like them hidden unless I"m using them!)
5. The "back" and "forward" graphics look like crap. The outline is not sharp.
6. PRIVACY SUCKS! HOLY CRAP! Follow these steps to find out why:
     A. Visit a website.
     B. "Delete Browsing History"
     C. Close the window.
     D. Open a new window.
     E. Right click beside the tabs, then click "Restore Last Tab Group".
PRIVACY GONE! The last website you visited is exposed.

I use to be a strong Internet Explorer advocate. However, in my opinion, they've f***ed up. They could have done a much better job. I'm just hoping the final build is much better.
Title: Re: EW! IE7 is gross
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2006, 01:30:00 am
teh noes!

Back to the browser board... sigh.... shalln't bother find a copy now ;)
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2006, 02:54:52 pm
Quote from: "Anonymous"
I'll wait until the final build comes out then I give a final verdit.


Somebody get booted?
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Jeyk on February 07, 2006, 05:28:02 pm
My guess is Rorin?  Haven't seen his red sig and he's not on the crew roster.
Title: Re: Firefox No More?
Post by: Anonymous on February 07, 2006, 06:01:15 pm
Yup, it is him.
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